JONATHAN LUCROY NEWS

Rejects outright assignment Lucroy rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett and is now a free agent, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.

Impact Lucroy lost out on a 40-man roster spot when Atlanta acquired Stephen Vogt. Now 35, Lucroy hit .316/.409/.368 across 23 plate appearances in the majors this season. He isn't likely to be signed by another club as a primary starter but could be a stable backup for a contending team.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Jonathan Lucroy cleared waivers and was... - The Athletic Jonathan Lucroy cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, while right-handed reliever Ty Tice was claimed off waivers by the...

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Outrighted to minors Atlanta outrighted Lucroy to Triple-A Gwinnett after he cleared waivers Wednesday.

Impact Lucroy was up with the big club for about a week and a half before losing his spot on the 40-man roster when Atlanta acquired Stephen Vogt from the Diamondbacks. The veteran backstop will head to Triple-A Gwinnett for now, though it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually requested his release in pursuit of an opportunity with another organization.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson hits 2-run HR as Fried, Braves shut out Rays 9-0

Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in his first start with Atlanta, Max Fried had a two-run double among three hits while throwing seven dominant innings, and the Braves shut out the...

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Lucroy was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Lucroy's contract was selected in early July, but he appeared in just two games, going 1-for-5 at the plate. He's no longer needed as a catching option after Atlanta acquired Stephen Vogt from Arizona on Friday.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves swing another deal, get catcher Vogt from Arizona

The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran catcher Stephen Vogt from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league first baseman Mason Berne

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows' RBI single in 10th lifts Tampa Bay past Braves 7-6

Austin Meadows’ 10th-inning single drove in Brett Phillips from second base with the tiebreaking run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3

Pinch-hitter Abraham Almonte had a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and added a two-run home run as the Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep by surging past the Pittsburgh Pi...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Contreras optioned; Lucroy up PITTSBURGH -- William Contreras enjoyed some initial success after prematurely being made Atlanta’s starting catcher. But the past few weeks...

JULY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

David O'Brien: Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy was brought... - The Athletic Veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy was brought from Triple-A Gwinnett today and is in the Braves lineup, batting eighth, for the afternoon seri...

JULY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in big leagues with Atlanta Lucroy's contract was selected by Atlanta prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Lucroy inked a minor-league deal with Atlanta in mid-May after he was released by the Nationals in April. The veteran backstop slashed a less than impressive .220/.351/.330 across 31 games with Triple-A Gwinnett, but he'll still return to the big leagues with the scuffling William Contreras getting sent to Gwinnett in a corresponding roster move. Lucroy is starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates behind the dish and he figures to share the catching duties with Kevan Smith going forward. Pitcher Grant Dayton (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL to make room for Lucroy on the 40-man roster.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson hitless for 6, Freeman 250th HR, Braves top Brewers

Ian Anderson took a no-hit try into the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman hit the 250th home run of his career and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Pujols joins Dodgers, Bieber faces Kelenic, M's

Albert Pujols didn’t have to travel far to find a new opportunity

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves sign Jonathan Lucroy; Ronald Acuña Jr. update; Marcell Ozuna, Ozzie Albies hit back-to-back jacks; Drew Smyly shines Lucroy will report to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday and could be with the big-league team after a brief period to get back up to game speed.

MAY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves sign Jonathan Lucroy; Ronald Acuña update; Marcell Ozuna, Ozzie Albies hit back-to-back jacks; Drew Smyly shines Lucroy will report to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday and could be with the big-league team after a brief period to get back up to game speed.

MAY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: The Braves have signed veteran catcher Jonathan... - The Athletic The Braves have signed veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor-league contract, and could have the former All-Star as their backup soon....

MAY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs with Atlanta Lucroy signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucroy has bounced around a ton, going from the Red Sox to the Phillies to the White Sox to the Nationals just within the past year. Atlanta is desperate for catching depth with Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) and Alex Jackson (hamstring) both out, and it will be the latest club to add the veteran. He could get a look fairly soon, but it's been five years since Lucroy was a fantasy factor and the odds are against him becoming one again at 34 years old.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Lucroy cleared waivers Thursday and has elected free agency, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lucroy was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Monday, but he was unable to find another spot on a 40-man roster. Rather than serving as organizational depth for the Nationals, the 34-year-old will be free to sign with another team at some point in 2021. Lucroy appeared in five games for Washington this year and went 5-for-14 with a double and two RBI.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals: Jonathan Lucroy could find another opportunity Jonathan Lucroy appeared to be a desperation signing. The Washington Nationals had been hammered by COVID, with a large portion of their ros...

APRIL 13, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell and infielder Josh Harrison have been reinstated from the injured list by the Washington Nationals

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booted from 40-man roster The Nationals designated Lucroy for assignment Monday.

Impact Lucroy stuck around with the Nationals for a few days as a third catcher after Yan Gomes and Alex Avila were both activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, but he became expendable when Washington reinstated three more players from the list Monday. Unless another team opts to put in a claim for Lucroy, he'll likely head to the Nationals' alternate site upon clearing waivers.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for nightcap Lucroy isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Lucroy went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. However, Tres Barrera will take his place behind the dish for the nightcap, batting eighth.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson 3 hitless innings wins debut, Yanks' win 5th in row

Nick Nelson made his made league debut, pitched three hitless innings and got the win for the New York Yankees in a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vázquez helps Bosox end skid, top Mets 6-5 after deGrom exit

Christian Vázquez hit a tying home run off Seth Lugo in the seventh inning and a two-run single against Justin Wilson in a three-run eighth, rallying the Boston Red Sox over the Me...

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Lucroy reportedly taken off Red Sox roster The Red Sox are down to two catchers.

JULY 29, 2020 • OVERTHEMONSTER.COM